Vegan Grilled Chicken Nuggets
Savor the smoky, savory flavors of **Vegan Grilled Chicken Nuggets**, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite that's sure to please vegans and omnivores alike. Made with protein-rich chickpeas and vital wheat gluten, these nuggets boast a meaty, satisfying texture and are seasoned to perfection with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a splash of soy sauce. Grilled to golden perfection, their crispy edges and bold grill marks pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces. Ready in just 40 minutes, these nuggets are quick, easy, and perfect for barbecues, family dinners, or game night snacking. Whether you're craving comfort food or seeking protein-packed alternatives, this vegan recipe delivers flavor and nutrition in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chickpeas, canned and drained
- 1 cup Vital wheat gluten
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a food processor, blend the chickpeas until smooth. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
Transfer the chickpea mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients together until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 2-3 minutes until elastic and firm.
Divide the dough into small nugget-sized pieces and shape them into nugget forms using your hands.
Preheat a grill pan over medium heat and brush it with olive oil.
Place the nuggets on the preheated grill and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes on each side, or until they have nice grill marks and are firm to the touch.
Remove the nuggets from the grill and let them rest for a minute before serving.
Serve your vegan grilled chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce or accompaniment, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 709 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 405 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
